Norco VPS-LAUNCH 2003 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2008 specs comparison
Norco VPS-Launch
General Infos| Model | VPS-Launch |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Grey -Blue |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.60 (inches) Nokian Gazza Jr. |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 12 (millimeters) Thru-axle QR-20 Axle Rear: Formula DH and DC-36-1 Front: Formula DH DC-91 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DX-32 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | F.u.n.n. Full On |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Rippa |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-870 Semi Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rear and SRAM Attack Shorty Front |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VPS-Launch Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Launch
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A18 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 6.1 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | F.u.n.n. Full Throttle |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Telescopic |
GT Marathon 9R
General Infos| Model | Marathon 9R |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Red |
| Sizes |
- Medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 (inches) WTB Prowler |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano LX Levers Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano LX |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc 29 (inches) |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano LX Hollowtech II |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL 29er |
Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel RockShox Monarch 3.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Race |
| Seat post extension | Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Norco provided us with the latest version of its VPS-Launch bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Norco VPS-Launch Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Marathon 9R manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Marathon 9R Mountain bike here